Advocating Responsible Reptile Keeping
As of today, the NCARK.org website is live and ready for memberships and donations. We also have stickers and t-shirts available in our merchandise section. We would like to thank the NC herpetoculture community for their ongoing support. In particular, we want to give a huge shoutout to Sheena Bright, who’s photo submission won our …
Wake County, North Carolina may be proposing a ban on certain reptiles and exotic animals. Local residents should engage with their Board of Commissioner representatives ASAP. A county law would apply to all unincorporated areas (those living outside of city limits) of Wake County. NOTE: We have a state alert posted at http://ncark.org/?p=355. This effort is happening after …
UPDATE 8/17: The Raleigh City Council just voted to send the animal ordinance to the Growth and Natural Resources Committee. The draft will be studied and likely amended. A hearing (with allowance for public comment) on the next draft will occur and a future City Council meeting. UPDATE 8/12: We just received draft #2. The agenda states, …
Update 8/4/21: A state bill is not going to happen in 2021 (nearly impossible to even be introduced). As we have already stated, it is too late in this session. However, Senators Nickel and Chaudhuri still plan to introduce a ban next session. Below is a link to a draft of the bill they plan …